
1 / 6Secrets of Hanoi Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
About this activity
This walking tours is one of the standout things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €20 per person. <p>Secrets of Hanoi opens on Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and turns the old quarter into a self-guided walking tour. The route takes in the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre nearby and reaches St. Joseph's Cathedral further in. Each stop comes with a short piece about the place you are standing in. Along the way it plays like a scavenger hunt through Hanoi, with something to find at every stop.</p><p><br /></p><p>The game is built for couples, families, groups of friends and colleagues, and it is easy enough to play alone. A single ticket covers a team of one to four on one phone, and a bigger party buys additional tickets and walks as separate teams. There is no guide ahead of you and no fixed start, so the morning or evening in Hanoi is yours to arrange.</p><p><br /></p><h3>How to play</h3><p>Once you reach the square the game runs from your own phone.</p><ol><li>Book the Exploration Game</li><li>Check the instructions email</li><li>Download the Loquiz app</li><li>Start playing whenever you like</li></ol><p><br /></p><p>Between the stops you work through puzzles, riddles and photo tasks that choose the next part of the route. Some want a careful look at a gate or a sign, others a photograph from a set position. King Lê Thái Tổ's Temple is one of the points on the way, and the game tells you what you have arrived at.</p><p><br /></p><p>With several teams out at the same time it becomes a competition, and the scores gather on one leaderboard, which is why it is used for team-building. Break off for a drink and continue when you are ready. You finish with a much better feel for central Hanoi.</p>
Secrets of Hanoi opens on Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and turns the old quarter into a self-guided walking tour. The route takes in the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre nearby and reaches St. Joseph's Cathedral further in. Each stop comes with a short piece about the place you are standing in. Along the way it plays like a scavenger hunt through Hanoi, with something to find at every stop.
The game is built for couples, families, groups of friends and colleagues, and it is easy enough to play alone. A single ticket covers a team of one to four on one phone, and a bigger party buys additional tickets and walks as separate teams. There is no guide ahead of you and no fixed start, so the morning or evening in Hanoi is yours to arrange.
How to play
Once you reach the square the game runs from your own phone.
- Book the Exploration Game
- Check the instructions email
- Download the Loquiz app
- Start playing whenever you like
Between the stops you work through puzzles, riddles and photo tasks that choose the next part of the route. Some want a careful look at a gate or a sign, others a photograph from a set position. King Lê Thái Tổ's Temple is one of the points on the way, and the game tells you what you have arrived at.
With several teams out at the same time it becomes a competition, and the scores gather on one leaderboard, which is why it is used for team-building. Break off for a drink and continue when you are ready. You finish with a much better feel for central Hanoi.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 2 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Hanoi is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular walking tours slots in Hanoi sell out.







